Timeless art

The Honolulu Academy of Arts is exhibiting works by Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer

Renaissance art, in all its ornate, grandiose glory, is something to see in lofty history books or glossy art magazines -- or even on the thin page of a newspaper.

But the experience pales in comparison with coming face to face with the original work. In that moment, there is a sense of awe at seeing the fruits of that remarkably creative time in history.

Isle art lovers have that opportunity through May 27; the Honolulu Academy of Arts is exhibiting woodcuts and etchings by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), who was noted for his paintings and works on paper.